US Bridges

FM 236 over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 5.40 MI N of Victoria C/L · Structure no. 130620084201019

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
916
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 236 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 236 over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 916 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,282 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 236
CrossesDraw
Location5.40 MI N of Victoria C/L
RouteState Highway 236
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99124, -97.27004
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2022)
Projected traffic1,282 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 236 over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 236 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 236 over Draw carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 236 over Draw?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 236 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.